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[nolly]

My insurance says the truck is totaled; hers hasn't looked yet, but I'm sure they'll concur. So, I'm taking suggestions on my next car! 2-4 years old, probably, fuel efficient but zippy enough for SoCal freeway driving, not too expensive. I prefer something aesthetically pleasing, but I'll take what I can get. I know some of you are car people; any tips on what to look at?

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[allaboutm-e.livejournal.com]

We haven't shopped recently, but make sure you take the kind of driving you tend to do into consideration. E.G. I recently had a friend who was very taken by the idea of hybrids end up not getting one because there wasn't one available that actually conserved energy when used for the kind of regular driving she engages in. My not so helpful $.02.

[nolly.livejournal.com]

What sort of driving does she do? I mostly commute on 52 at rush hour, with the occasional road trip.

[allaboutm-e.livejournal.com]

IIRC kinda similar driving. Hybrids do best when they are driven for extended periods of time at speed, not so good in stop and go traffic? I'm double-checking with her to make sure I'm not mangling the facts...